'We have been clear': Manager now wants 'special' Tottenham Hotspur target to leave 'as soon as possible'

By: Muhammad Saeed on August 03, 2024 / comment : 0 HITC, news

Juventus winger Federico Chiesa appears to have no future at the club amid interest from a number of clubs, including Tottenham Hotspur.

The final month of the transfer window is now here and Tottenham Hotspur surely still have business to complete.

The signings of Lucas Bergvall and Timo Werner were a great start to the window before Archie Gray arrived from Leeds United.

Tottenham then signed Yang Min-hyuk, but the South Korean wonderkid will only leave Gangwon in January.

Three of Tottenham’s last four signings have been teenagers and that look towards the future may well reap rewards.

Spurs fans would no doubt love to see some more proven players arrive though and one potential target appears to be available…

Juventus boss on Federico Chiesa

A striker may be in the minds of Tottenham supporters but a wide man has been touted too.

Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg reported last week that Tottenham have a ‘concrete interest’ in signing Juventus wide man Federico Chiesa.

HITC understands that Newcastle United and Tottenham are just two of the clubs with an interest in signing Chiesa.

Arsenal, Aston Villa, Chelsea and Liverpool are also taking a look at Chiesa though with no move advanced with any club just yet.

Chiesa was due to meet with Juve boss Thiago Motta to discuss his future and the result of those talks has now become apparent.

The winger has not involved as Juve faced French side Brest on Saturday with Motta now explaining why.

“Chiesa and all the other players not called up for today’s game are not part of the project,” said Motta, as quoted by Fabrizio Romano. “We have been clear with them, they have to find new solution and new club as soon as possible. The decision has been made,” he added.

Chiesa is out of contract in 2025 and Juventus clearly want to sell now rather than see him leave for nothing.

Fabio Paratici would love Chiesa move

Tottenham may well consider a swoop for Chiesa in the final weeks of the transfer window, potentially viewing him as a bargain given his contract situation.

The 26-year-old is an exciting wide man at his best but a major knee injury in 2022 has set him back.

Tottenham have plenty to weigh up after Motta’s comments and one man who may push for a deal is Fabio Paratici.

Paratici may no longer be Tottenham’s managing director of football but he has has occasionally operated as a consultant to Spurs.

The Italian certainly knows Chiesa well having signed him for Juventus back in 2020.

Speaking to Gazzetta dello Sport in 2021, Paratici admitted that he thinks Chiesa is a ‘special’ player.

Chiesa has had a big injury since then but Paratici has held a long-standing admiration for the winger – and if Spurs are still utilising his services, a bid this month would not be a huge surprise.

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'Priority remains clear' Juventus drop key Federico Chiesa transfer hint amid Newcastle and Tottenham interest

By: Muhammad Saeed on August 03, 2024 / comment : 0 HITC, news

Juventus have dropped a major hint about the future of winger Federico Chiesa as rumours persist over his future.

HITC has reported that Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United are interested in Juventus’ Federico Chiesa this summer.

We had also reported that Chiesa was set to hold talks with new Juventus manager Thiago Motta about his future at the Turin club with Juventus failing to agree a new deal with Chiesa this summer.

Sources have confirmed to HITC that the current offer on the table to Chiesa is below his expectations.

If a new deal for Chiesa is not agreed, then Juventus have informed him and his representatives that they would look to sell him this summer.

Juventus drop Federico Chiesa hint

The future of Chiesa is certainly unclear with the Italian winger potentially available for £25-30 million this summer which is certainly a bargain for a player of his quality.

Juventus had previously been told to not sell Chiesa this summer but it appears the Italian giants have made their decision.

According to a post from Fabrizio Romano on X, Chiesa has been left out of Juventus’s squad for today’s game against French side Stade Brest.

Romano claims that Juventus want to sell the winger this summer which would suggest the Italian giants are no closer to striking an agreement for the former Fiorentina ace.

Last season for Juve, Chiesa featured in 33 Serie A games for the Italian giants, scoring nine goals and providing two assists.

A move to the Premier League could be in the offing for the winger.

Spurs signing Chiesa would be the deal of the summer

HITC has reported that striker Santiago Gimenez was of interest to Tottenham with a new forward one of the club’s priorities.

However, Mikey Moore is turning out to be a breakout star for Spurs and it is imperative that the Englishman gets game time for the club.

Dejan Kulusevski has also been playing as a striker so the need for a new centre-forward is perhaps not as pressing as it once was.

Signing Chiesa as a new right winger to accommodate for Kulusevski moving centrally, especially for so cheap, could be a masterstroke.

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Exclusive: Manchester City's plans for Ederson explained after £40 million Saudi Pro League deal collapses

By: Muhammad Saeed on August 03, 2024 / comment : 0 HITC, news

• EXCLUSIVE from Graeme Bailey

Manchester City sources insist there are no issues with Ederson and have told HITC they plan to open talks with the Brazilian over a new deal.

Ederson looked set for a move to the Saudi Pro League with the Brazilian goalkeeper about to be the highest-paid player in his position in the world.

HITC understands that Manchester City had already engaged in contract talks with Ederson before the summer, as he has just two years left on his current deal with the Premier League champions.

However, as we revealed, City were left ‘shocked and surprised’ by Ederson and his representatives when they were told that they wanted to consider their options.

Saudi Pro League deals fail to materialise for Ederson

As mentioned, It had emerged that the Pro League had deals lined up to make Ederson the highest-paid goalkeeper in world football.

Al-Ittihad and Al-Nassr are understood to have made a contract offer to the former SL Benfica goalkeeper but no agreement on the fee was forthcoming.

HITC had been told that City were demanding £40 million for the Brazilian but that was a fee that neither Saudi side came close to paying.

Al-Nassr signed his compatriot Bento instead, whilst Al-Ittihad have raided Real Mallorca for Predrag Rajkovic.

Now that a move to the Saudi Pro League is seemingly off the agenda this summer, City are planning to hold talks with Ederson about his future at the Etihad Stadium.

City plan on handing Ederson bumper new contract

Since joining City back in the summer of 2017, the Brazilian has gone on to be one of the most influential signings made under Pep Guardiola.

City and Guardiola still believe they have the best goalkeeper in world football and do not blame him for looking at the huge money on offer from the Saudi Pro League.

HITC understands that City will look to put a deal on the table that will see him become one of the top paid keepers in Europe.

As long as the Brazilian sees his future at City then a new contract may well be in the offing. However, if the player rejects the chance to sign a new deal, the Premier League champions will assess their goalkeeping options.

City’s Stefan Ortega signed a new deal at the club earlier this summer with the Citizens contingency planning in case the Brazilian departed the club.

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Exclusive: 'Incredible' Liverpool ace ready to seek move away from club, West Ham and Brentford keen

By: Muhammad Saeed on August 03, 2024 / comment : 0 HITC, news

• EXCLUSIVE from Graeme Bailey

HITC understands that a key Liverpool player is keen on moving away from the club this summer despite Arne Slot’s appointment.

Arne Slot’s Liverpool have been quiet in the summer transfer window with the Reds yet to make a first-team signing under the former Feyenoord manager.

Liverpool’s Trey Nyoni has made quite an impact for the Reds and he could be given key first-team chances at Anfield this summer but no signings look imminent.

HITC had reported that Liverpool remain keen on Viktor Gyokeres this summer but no deal looks imminent for the Swedish forward.

Sources have now told HITC that Liverpool could see one key defender depart Anfield this summer.

Joe Gomez ready to seek move away from Liverpool this summer

HITC understands that England international Joe Gomez is ready to seek a move away from Liverpool this summer.

Gomez has been left perturbed that he was offered to Newcastle United as part of a possible deal for Anthony Gordon.

We had reported back in June that Liverpool had held talks to sign Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon due to the financial troubles that the Magpies were going through before the first of July.

HITC is told that Slot is open to Gomez staying, but he can’t guarantee him any sort of regular first-team football for Liverpool next season.

Under Jurgen Klopp last season, Gomez made 32 Premier League appearances for Liverpool but started just 17 of those games for the Reds.

Back in 2022, Gomez was a regular starter for Liverpool but the English defender has had countless injury problems throughout his time at Anfield.

“It’s really unlucky for Joe, absolutely. When Joe played for us, he consistently played on an incredibly high level, one of the best centre-halves in England for sure,” said Klopp when speaking to Liverpool’s website.

However, a move away from the club for the ‘incredible defender could be on the cards.

Multiple Premier League sides keen on Gomez

HITC has been told, by sources with knowledge of Gomez’s situation at Liverpool, that multiple Premier League clubs are keen on the English defender.

Sources have told HITC that West Ham United, Brentford and Crystal Palace are all keen on signing Gomez this summer. Aston Villa are also understood to be interested in the defender.

As well as interest from the London trio, sources have told HITC that Newcastle United retains an interest in the defender. Aston Villa are also under stood to

HITC had reported that Newcastle are in talks with Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi with the club keen on signing a right-sided centre-back.

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Exclusive: West Ham United sources have stated to HITC that agreements are in place for the Hammers to sign two players this summer

By: Muhammad Saeed on August 03, 2024 / comment : 0 HITC, news

• EXCLUSIVE from Graeme Bailey

West Ham United sources have stated to HITC that agreements are in place for the Hammers to sign two players this summer.

Julen Lopetegui’s West Ham United have been busy in the summer transfer window with the Spaniard replacing David Moyes as manager of the East London club.

West Ham signed Wolves’ Max Kilman earlier in the summer transfer window with the English defender joining the Hammers for £40 million.

As well as this, the Hammers signed Palmeiras midfielder Luis Guilherme for around £20 million this summer and the East London club are closing in on two more signings this summer.

West Ham close in on Guido Rodriguez deal

HITC understands that agreements are in place for Guido Rodriguez and Niclas Fullkrug to join West Ham this summer and both players are due in London for medicals on Saturday.

HITC reported on Friday that West Ham had made their move for Rodriguez who is available on a free transfer after departing La Liga side Real Betis.

Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce had been hoping to land the 30-year-old, who had seen a move to Barcelona collapse, but he has now agreed a deal to move to the Premier League.

Rodriguez made 24 La Liga appearances for Betis last season with the Professional Football Scouts Association (PFSA) praising Rodriguez’s attributes, writing: “Exceptional on the defensive end, his superb reading of the play, positional sense and judgement ensures he cuts out many an attack to regain possession for his team.”

A deal for Rodriguez isn’t the only signing the Hammers are understood to be closing in on.

Niclas Fulkrug also set to join West Ham after agreement struck

Rodriguez is set to be joined at West Ham by German star Fullkrug – who has agreed a three-year deal with the Hammers this summer.

HITC revealed that West Ham have been in talks with Borussia Dortmund for much of this week after they walked away from talks with Aston Villa over Jhon Duran. HITC understands that the overall deal for Fulkrug is €30 million (£25 million).

West Ham had been hoping that a third player, Aaron Wan-Bissaka – would also be having a medical with personal terms in place but as it stands a deal with Manchester United is not yet in place but talks are continuing.

However, a third signing is on the verge of being announced with HITC understanding that Crysencio Summerville has had his medical with West Ham with everything done and dusted for the English winger.

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Leaving Man Utd 'best decision' of star's career, now Arsenal exit could be the same for Smith-Rowe

By: Muhammad Saeed on August 03, 2024 / comment : 0 HITC, news

Arsenal’s Emile Smith Rowe has completed his move from the Emirates Stadium to West London to play for Marco Silva’s Fulham.

HITC had reported that a full agreement between Arsenal and Fulham for Emile Smith Rowe had been reached which would see the Gunners academy graduate moving to Craven Cottage.

As well as this, we had previously reported that Smith Rowe harboured hopes of breaking into the England squad and this move to Fulham, for more regular game time, would give him that chance.

Smith Rowe was an Arsenal academy graduate and he could well follow a Manchester United star’s footsteps in leaving his boyhood club and making the best decision of his career.

Emile Smith Rowe could follow in Andreas Pereira’s footsteps

Smith Rowe wouldn’t be the first attacking midfielder to depart a Big Six club for pastures new at Fulham, just ask Andreas Pereira.

After an up-and-down spell at United, Pereira took the plunge and left Old Trafford with Bruno Fernandes the player who was destined to start every game for the Red Devils.

United decided to allow Pereira to depart Old Trafford with the Brazilian moving to Craven Cottage for just £8 million.

Last season for Fulham, Pereira scored three goals and provided seven assists for the Cottagers and has won his way back into the Brazil squad.

Speaking to the Evening Standard, Pereira has admitted that it was the best decision he ever made leaving Old Trafford.

“I think it was the best decision I made in my life,” he says about leaving United. “To come to live and play here, to enjoy my football, to get back into the national team with great players, to enjoy my football in the Premier League, leaving is the best decision I made.”

Smith Rowe may well be making the best decision of his career by leaving Arsenal and moving to London.

Smith Rowe opens up on move to Fulham

The Englisman broke through from the Arsenal academy and was a regular starter during the 2021-22 campaign but he has become a bit part player.

“I’m finally here, so I’m really happy for me and my family – it’s a good moment,” Smith Rowe told Fulham’s website.

“I’m really excited, I just wanted to get here as quickly as possible so I could get going with my teammates.

“Listening to the project, speaking to the Manager, and seeing what players we have here already, I think it’s an exciting project for me, and definitely the perfect step for my career going forward.”

Following Pereira’s lead and moving away from your boyhood club is a risk but Smith Rowe has aspirations of breaking back into the England team and this move could help him achieve that dream.

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'Travelling to Fulham': Director confirms Marco Silva is set to sign his £7m ace

By: Muhammad Saeed on August 01, 2024 / comment : 0 HITC, news

Things are speeding up at Fulham.

After sealing the emotional return to Craven Cottage of Ryan Sessegnon, the race to become the club’s second signing of the summer transfer window has really heated up over the last 24 hours or so.

But with Fulham and Manchester United still poles apart in their valuation of Scott McTominay – HITC understands that Marco Silva’s side have had a new bid worth £23 million rejected – the first new face to arrive in West London should instead be Jorge Cuenca.

24-year-old Cuenca, a left-sided centre-half, enjoyed a breakout campaign for Villarreal last term.

Stepping up following the sale of Pau Torres to Aston Villa, the imposing former Spain Under 21 international played 29 La Liga matches and even scored three goals. Clearly, Cuenca is a big presence in both boxes.

And while he is obviously more comfortable on the left than on the right, the Madrid-born former Barcelona youngster will add some strength in depth at the back for a Fulham side who lost the right-sided Tosin Adarabioyo to neighbours Chelsea.

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Fulham set to sign Jorge Cuenca from Villarreal

Calvin Bassey was Fulham’s first-choice left-sided option last term and will take some ousting from Silva’s XI. Fellow southpaw Tim Ream, however, is not getting any younger.

The veteran American will celebrate his 37th birthday in November.

HITC understands that Fulham have agreed a deal with Villarreal. Cuenca, who Fabrizio Romano says will cost just shy than £7 million, is due to sign a five-year contract after he undergoes medical tests.

Miguel Angel Tena, Villarreal’s sporting director, confirmed on Thursday that Cuenca has already packed his bags ahead of Thursday’s trip to the English capital.

“Jorge trained yesterday afternoon and is travelling to the Fulham camp,” Tena says, via Tribal Football. “He has to pass the medical examination.

“And, when the time is right, we will make it official if everything is OK.”

Villarreal have done plenty of business with Premier League clubs in recent windows.

Filip Jorgensen, the highly-rated goalkeeper who caught the eye of Arsenal, Manchester City and more per HITC’s understanding, has joined Adarabioyo at Chelsea.

Ben Brereton Diaz, after a fine loan spell at Sheffield United, returns to Britain from Southampton while Willy Kambwala made the trip to the Castellon Coast from Manchester United.

“(We are) sad because we didn’t want Jorgensen to leave,” Tena added at his press conference. “The idea was to have a goalkeeper for many years because one of the things that was difficult for us to get from the academy was a goalkeeper.

“Filip’s will was to take advantage of the opportunity (at Chelsea). He told us that he wanted to leave. After wanting him to stay, we are also people and in this case we have received a transfer.

“I hope he is very successful.”

Fulham eye Andre after Palhinha’s Bayern Munich move

Fulham are yet to bring in a replacement for talismanic former defensive midfield star Joao Palhinha. McTominay, who Man United value at closer to £30 million, is at his most effective in a box-crashing number eight role.

Long-time target Andre Trindade could still arrive at Craven Cottage from Fluminense, however, with the Brazilian a more natural Palhinha successor.

“There’s an offer that was made (by Fulham). Fluminense made a counter-offer and there has been no response to it yet,” Fluminense president Mario Bittencourt told Radio Itatiaia a fortnight ago.

“Fulham are the club that have been looking for Andre since last year, as well as Liverpool. In January, they made a new bid.

“At the moment, what we have is a piece of paper from Fulham with an offer, and a piece of paper from Fluminense with a counter-offer. We don’t have an answer yet.

“I saw a recent report, published by an English journalist, that the player was already talking to the club. That’s normal. It’s part of the negotiation between player and club; how much salary he would like to earn, etc.

“It’s a negotiation that Fluminense is not part of, between the player and the possible future club. The three parties have to come to an agreement.”

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